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International OCEAN FILM TOUR

Volume 5TO UR BEGINS MARCH 2018.

The blue wonder on the big screen—the Int. OCEAN FILM TOUR presents the captivating sea in all its diversity and beauty. This exclusive program consists of six visually stunning documentary films

and has a total runtime of two hours.

The Int. OCEAN FILM TOUR takes the viewer on a wondrous voyage of the cosmic ocean, well beyond ordinary cinema. The protagonists rollick on and under the water, showing what’s possible with a board under

their feet, daringly defying the forces of nature, and arousing a desire to heed the call of the sea. Every year, the Int. OCEAN FILM TOUR also promotes an environmental policy focus, providing inspiring messages

to take action and protect our natural resources.

Beginning in March 2018, the International OCEAN FILM TOUR Vol. 5 will embark on a world tour with over 130 events across Europe, Australia, and the U.S.

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ADVENTURE. ACTION. OCEAN LIFE.

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O C E A N R I D E RSwitzerland 2017 | Direction: Sébastien Devrient,

Carole Dechantre | Actor: Yvan Bourgnon | Production: Vertiges Prod

Around the world in 220 days. Despite being in his landlocked homeland, the Swiss sailor Yvan Bourgnon

dreams big. He embarks on a solo trip around the world in his cockpit-less catamaran. No protection

against the elements, no crew, and 55,000 kilometres of open water ahead. On his journey, Bourgnon

faces storms, pirates, and polluted seas.

P A R A D I G M L O S TUSA 2017 | Direction: Kai Lenny + Johnny DeCesare |

Actor: Kai Lenny | Production: PBP Studios Kai Lenny—kitesurfer, windsurfer, and big-wave, tow-in, and stand-up paddle surfer—is aptly described as a total waterman. The 25-year-old Hawaiian, who stepped on a

surfboard for the first time at the age of five, is regarded as an exceptional talent. Like no other surfer out there, Lenny

thrives on the water, feeling his way into the wind and waves, independent of the equipment. In Paradigm Lost, he

shows us the ultimate watersports action in a variety of disciplines and in the best spots worldwide!

T HE PROGRAM 2018:

The International OCEAN FILM TOUR is a production of Moving Adventures Medien GmbH.Thalkirchner Str. 58 | 80337 Munich | www.oceanfilmtour.comPress contact: Toby Ryston-Pratt | toby@oceanfilmtour.com

W A T E R I IUSA 2016 | Direction: Morgan Maassen |

Production: Morgan MaassenAn ode to waves. Morgan Maassen plunges

under the water with his high-contrast, slow-motion camera to show us the world, the waves,

and the sea from a new perspective. WATER II is Maassen‘s visual declaration of love for

his muse, the sea.

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The International OCEAN FILM TOUR is a production of Moving Adventures Medien GmbH.Thalkirchner Str. 58 | 80337 Munich | www.oceanfilmtour.comPress contact: Toby Ryston-Pratt | toby@oceanfilmtour.com

V A M I Z IMozambique / Sweden 2016 | Direction: Mattias Klum | Actors: Tessa Hempson, David Obura, William Winram |

Production: Mattias Klum Tierra Grande Off the coast of Mozambique, a pristine and dazzling treasure chest awaits—one of the oldest coral reefs

of the planet. But this paradise of biodiversity is under threat. Coral bleaching is a warning sign of global

warming. VAMIZI takes us into the fascinating world of coral reefs and shows what we can protect by

establishing “hope spots”.

T H E B I G W A V E P R O J E C T – A B A N D O F B R O T H E R S

Australia, Portugal 2017 | Direction: Tim Bonython | Actors: Sebastian Steudtner, Garrett McNamara, Andrew Cotton |

Production: Surfing VisionsBig wave surfing in Portugal: The name “Nazaré” makes all

surfers’ hearts beat faster. The small fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Portugal has become synonymous with gargantuan

mountains of water, massive waves that push the world’s big wave elite to its limits. When the tide is high in Nazaré and sets

of Atlantic storms roll onto shore, only the best surfers dare to get in the water. We come aboard for a wild ride with Sebastian

Steudtner, Garrett McNamara and Andrew Cotton.

M Y O W N P R I V A T E M O N S T E R Australia 2016 | Direction: George Opadchy |

Actor: Alastair McLeod | Production: RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE The pitch-black sea, 26 kilometers off the Tasmanian coast,

forms a wall of water near the Pedra Branca rocks. These rocks cause massive, powerful swells that windsurfers have

never before even attempted. One wipeout would almost certainly mean serious injuries, and possibly death.

Still, Alastair McLeod wants to take the risk. We follow this exceptional windsurfer on his mission to tame

his own ”private monster“.